Cycas revoluta is a species of gymnosperm in the family Cycadaceae, native to southern Japan including the Ryukyu Islands. It is one of several species used for the production of sago, as well as an ornamental plant. The sago cycad can be distinguished by a thick coat of fibers on its trunk.

It does best in bright spots, and sago palm can take direct sun on its foliage when grown as a houseplant, even in hot summer areas. Water sago palm when the top inch of the soil dries out. This drought-tolerant houseplant doesn’t need a lot of water, so take care not to overwater it.